All articles by Tom Bicknell – Page 2
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ArticlePhilippine banana loans fall short
Loans to banana growers hit by Typhoon Bopha from Philippine authorities will not cover the cost of rebuilding the industry
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ArticlePhilippines seizes smuggled vegetables
Philippine customs authorities have seized P7m of imported carrots and potatoes misdeclared as fruit and household goods
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ArticleUS recognises NZ food safety
In a first for the US, the FDA has recognised New Zealand’s food safety systems as of equivalent quality to its own
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ArticlePhilippines postpones US banana shipment
The first shipment of Philippine bananas to the US has been postponed as exporters focus remaining volumes on core markets
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ArticleWashington calls for Chinese apple access
Washington’s apple industry is calling for US access for Chinese apples in a bid to help re-establish US apple access into China
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ArticleAeon begins first Cambodian mall
Aeon has started work on its first Cambodian mall as part of expansion plans across the South East Asian region
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ArticleWork underway on kiwiberry supply
Freshmax and Plant & Food Research working on supply chain to expand kiwiberry opportunities in Asia and Europe
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ArticlePakistan transport strike cripples exports
Pakistan’s ongoing transport strike is crippling the export trade and has cost the country’s produce industry US$15m
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ArticleBopha damage estimates increase
Philippine banana damage estimates from Typhoon Bopha have been revised upwards to nearly 19,000ha
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ArticleJapan challenges for Peru avocados
Peruvian avocado entry to the Japanese market will have to contend with strongly placed Mexican supply
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ArticlePotential apple benefits highlighted
Research into health properties of apples has suggested the fruit may be beneficial to people with inflammatory diseases
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ArticlePositive vote for Indian FDI
India’s government has won a crucial upper house vote in favour of foreign direct investment in the country’s retail sector
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ArticleRoss Kane joins Freshmax executive team
New Zealand-based Freshmax Group has brought on Ross Kane as the new CEO of its global commercial operations
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ArticleGovernment assistance for Philippine growers
Government assistance is being extended to small banana growers in the Philippines following last week’s Super Typhoon Bopha devastation
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ArticleNew Japan-Thailand service from APL & Hanjin
APL and Hanjin Shipping have launched a new joint service between Japan and Thailand to complement existing routes
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ArticleAllan replaces Kok at Dairy Farm
Dairy Farm International has confirmed Graham Allan will replace Michael Kok as CEO when he retires at the end of the month
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ArticleSri Lanka export growth predicted
Sri Lanka’s fruit and vegetable exports are expected to grow 3-5 per cent by the end of 2012, buoyed by good fruit sales
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ArticleUphill battle for Indian FDI bill
India’s FDI bill is facing an uphill battle in the country’s parliament as the opposition rallies against it
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ArticleChina encouraging direct retail sourcing
The Chinese government is aiming to strengthen links between farmers and retailers to help the production sector develop
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ArticleIndian nut imports rising
India’s cashew and almond imports are rising as the country’s shoppers consume an increasing volume of the nuts